Meri Kahani With Bhawana Somaaya

Ankit Kothari completed his undergrad in Fine Arts and has worked as an art director in advertising agencies like Ogilvy. He was the graphic designer and assistant director to Indian films like Oye Lucky Lucky Oye(2007), Love Sex aur Dhokha(2009) and Shanghai(2011). He was the First Assistant Director For Tumbbad. It was the opening film of Venice International Film Critics Week (2018). Ankit Kothar is the founder of www.teambecause.com Listen to his journey only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanjoy K. Roy, an entrepreneur of the arts, is the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, which produces over 33 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual arts, and literary festivals across 40 cities in countries such as Australia, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, UK, and the USA, including the world’s largest free literary gathering — the annual Jaipur Literature Festival. Roy has received the National Award for Excellence and Best Director for the film Shahjahanabad: The Twilight Years.  He is a founder trustee of Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) working to provide support services for street and working children in the inner city of Delhi where over 55,000 children have benefited from education, training, and residential services. In 2011, the White House presented SBT the US President’s Committee of Arts and Humanities Award for an International Organisation.   Roy works closely with various industry bodies and Government on policy issues within the Creative Indu

Nyla Masood is an actor, costume designer, and the co-founder of Dhai Akshar Educational Trust, a holistic after-school NGO in Mumbai where underprivileged kids are taught skills-based courses in languages, maths, and co-curricular activities including dance, theatre, art, and much more. For her work at Dhai Akshar, Nyla was awarded the 'Radio Nasha Voice of Change' award at the Beti FLO Gr8 Awards, 2018. She entered the film industry at almost 50, and her career as a costume designer spans award-winning films like Stanley ka Dabba, Umrika, Tu Hai Mera Sunday, Waterbaby, and several others. She made her acting debut a decade later as the protagonist of The Lift Boy and has also been seen in short roles in other feature films, commercials, and upcoming web series. In her free time, she likes to teach piano, dabble with some doodling, and spend time with her family, pets, and plants. Listen to his journey only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagr

Varun Badola is a familiar name for those who are watching television.  While most of us know him through his serials- Koshish, Ek Astha, Desh Me Nikla Hoga Chand, Astitva, his directors & writers lean on him for creative participation.  Few are aware that he a co-writer for Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein, Undekhi & Apharan - 1&2. He has done films like Haansil, Charas, 7 Hours To Go, and even flirted with theatre, his recent showing is Wrong Turn.  Listen to his journey only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manish Malhotra is the very first proponent in the fashion space to launch the structured role of costume designing in the world's biggest film industry, Bollywood.  He made his costume designing debut with 'Swarg' starring Juhi Chawla in 1990 and soon he won his first-ever Filmfare award for 'Best Costume Designer' for his work in Rangeela, a debut category launched by Filmfare in 1995, and from then on, there was no looking back for the newly added Filmfare award category - Best Costume Designer and the man himself, Manish Malhotra. His fashion label recently completed 15 years which comprises a team of 700 artists, craftsmen, and professionals spread across the country and international waters. It is expanding into various verticals with Manish Malhotra Beauty, Manish Malhotra Jewellery, Manish Malhotra Home, and Manish Malhotra Productions to offer an immersive world of Manish Malhotra. In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - The Game Changers, Manish Malhotra reflects upon his 30 Years of

Raja & Radha Reddy world-renowned dancing couple, Choreographers, and Gurus have given a new dimension to the age-old art of Kuchipudi Dance.   Their illustrious career spanning over five decades has been marked by several prolific public and private performances in both India & abroad and has gained them a reputation for rare excellence and perfection of technique.   The unique art of these maestros found befitting official recognition through the award of Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan creating history in the records of Indian Padma awards that a husband and wife were awarded for the first time, individually and simultaneously for the same cause.   Decorated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Doctorate from Hyderabad University, and Sahitya Kala Parishad by the Krishna-Gana Sabha of Chennai, they have bagged numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards during their career span. Listen to their journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - #DiaryOfADancer For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at

Dr. Sonal Mansingh was nominated by the President of India to Rajya Sabha the Upper House of Indian Parliament in July 2018 in recognition of her life-long dedication and service to India’s arts. She is the recipient of  Padma Vibhushan in 2003 from Shri APJ Abdul Kalam and Padma Bhushan in 1992 from Shri R. Venkataraman. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi nominated her as a NAVRATNA for Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission).   Her unique contribution has been her lifelong work using her knowledge to address socio-cultural issues through the chosen medium of dance, as a soloist, teacher, choreographer and motivational speaker.   As the Founder-President of Shri Kamakhya Kalapeeth (Centre for Indian Classical Dances,  estd. in 1977 at Delhi) she has trained several thousand talented students who are carrying the message of Indian culture globally. She teaches Art as a holistic concept combining music, yoga, Sanskrit, and cultural traditions of India.   Listen to her journey on Meri Kahani with

Irfan Hamid started teaching the art of dance in the year 1990 and has taken workshops in India and abroad. Over the years he has taught street Kids, physically and mentally challenged kids, and also kids from orphanages, not just that, he has encouraged them to actively take part in his stage shows. In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Diary of a Dancer, Hamid talks about the transition of Bollywood dance in the last few decades. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designer and Jeweller Roopa Vohra began her journey in the late 90s when she accidentally discovered Thewa, 400-year old dying art form of gold created on glass, practised by the royal artisans and today a designer trademark. Listen to how Roopa studied the history of the art and slowly revived it and restructured to suit the contemporary times. Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born into a family that has nurtured art and creativity, Esha had the good fortune of being in the midst of a vast range of cultural activities right in her home. She has given over 100 performances solo and in partnership with her sister, Ahana. In this episode, Esha shares her childhood stories and also how she got introduced to Odissi dance. Listen to her on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Diary Of A Dancer. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be it Circuit in the Munna Bhai series, or his character as a lawyer in Jolly L.L.B, Arshad Warsi's acting has always been loved by the audience. Those who worked with him never disputed his talent, and only those very close to him knew, that he was, in fact, a treasure house of talent. It is not just acting, he sings, he dances, he entertains, and in a quiet corner of his home, away from the spotlight, he paints...  When he paints, he forgets time, he forgets space. Get to know the other shades of Arshad Warsi, Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashvini Yard was responsible for launching one of India’s premium brand COLORS as the Programming Head. Ashvini focused on creating differentiated content that took the new channel zooming to the No 1 spot in a short span of 9 months. Business Week awarded her as one of the top 50 most powerful people of 2009. She co-founded Grazing Goat Pictures along with Mr. Akshay Kumar. Where she produced the cult Bollywood classic film OMG! Oh My God. Ashvini is now the founder of Viniyard Films, which has produced successful shows for some of India’s biggest GEC like Star Plus, Zee TV, and SAB TV. And the recent being the latest release Masaba Masaba on Netflix! Listen to her journey on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - #TheGameChanges You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so o

Aditi Subedi is a student, residing in Mijwan. She debuted her acting career in the dance film Mee Raqsam directed by Baba Azmi. She talks about, how she landed the film, her preparation for the film that involved Bharatnatyam dance & acting. Listen to her on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Diary Of A Dancer. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonakshi Sinha is an actor yes, but also an artist, and when not shooting, she is sketching/ painting bold strokes in BXW and color on the canvas. For the first time, Sonakshi talks about the ‘other’ artist inside her. Passionate. Pristine. Promising. Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samir & Arsh Tanna are known as, the Emperor & Empress of folk dances. They were the first choices of Narendra Modi for his vision of Vibrant Gujarat. 700 dancers were directed by them for the event.  They choreographed some of the most iconic Bollywood songs like Dholi Taro Dhol Baje, songs from Ram Leela for which they also received multiple accolades. Filmfare awards, State Awards, National Awards, 30 TV series, 12 films which include Shah Rukh Khan's Raees & also the 2019's Gujarati super-hit film 'Hellaro'  Samir & Arsh Tanna are another name for quality, for consistency & for magic. Listen to them talk about how they choreographed these amazing songs. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio

Prajakta Shelar has been dancing since she was a little girl. She started learning the art of Lavani from her mother. After schooling, Prajakta specialized in Dance & mastered various dance forms. But her art belonged to folk dance, particularly Lavani. She displayed her talent on multiple platforms and won multiple awards for them as well. Today, she is not just an accomplished artist, but a choreographer, a teacher & a researcher in dance forms. Listen to her journey and also know about the various folk dances of Maharashtra.   For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Priya Purkayastha is an accomplished porcelain painter She has created exquisite art over a decade long pursuit.  In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Art & Artiste, she takes us through the process of making a porcelain art, & explains why is it such a rare art in India and how she is making the unique amalgamation of painting Indian cultures on this art that is so popular in the oriental & European countries. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being an accomplished dancer Punita Hirani aims in cultivating society with our religious ethics and culture. She has perceived Manipuri, Bharat Natyam & folk dances. She proved her talent as a choreographer by directing dance dramas, ballets, and folk dances for different schools and colleges. Listen to her Kahani as she talks about her love for dance on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawan Somaaya- Diary of A Dancer. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahnvi Shrimankar is classically trained for over two decades and trained to be a music therapist. Be it Bollywood, Devotional, Folk Music, or even fusion with Indian Classical Thumris, Jahnvi leaves its audience mesmerized.  Listen to her chat with Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya on this episode of Meri Kahani - Art & Artiste as she shares her journey and also sings some of her favorites. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohit Gupta is a BCOM (Hons ) LLB from Panjab University Chandigarh. He started his career with the family business in government construction contracting.  Moved on to exports of leather footwear, set up a footwear manufacturing plant in Mohali Punjab.  From1995 to 1999 did international trading in leather etc in CIS countries by running own office in Moscow. Later switched to plywood business in 1999 in Mumbai and is running SAMRAT plywood since then.  This episode of The Game Changers on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya, listen to Rohit's journey of rising, falling, and rising back. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.